Microbial Control Quiz: Cidal vs Static Definitions

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Match the following microbial control terms with their definitions:

Sanitation = The process of reducing the number of microorganisms to a safe level Vaccination = The administration of a vaccine to stimulate an individual's immune system to develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen Disinfection = The process of killing or removing most microorganisms on inanimate objects Chemotherapy = The use of chemical substances to treat diseases caused by microorganisms

Match the following types of control methods with their main uses:

Mechanical control = Used to physically remove microorganisms from surfaces Heat control = Used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms Radiation control = Used to sterilize medical equipment and supplies Chemical control = Used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms on surfaces

Match the following chemicals with their main mode of action in microbial control:

Halogens = Interfere with microbial enzyme systems Aldehydes = React with amino and sulfhydryl groups of proteins, causing them to denature Quaternary ammonium compounds = Disrupt the plasma membrane of microorganisms Heavy metals = Inactivate microbial proteins

Match the following factors with their effects on microbial control:

Contact time = The longer the contact time, the more effective the control method Penetrating power = The ability of a control method to reach and kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms Presence of organic matter = Can interfere with the effectiveness of some control methods Type of microorganism = Different microorganisms may have varying levels of resistance to control methods Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of chemicals with their characteristics:

Sporicidal chemicals = Effective against bacterial endospores Toxic chemicals = Harmful to humans and wildlife Persistent chemicals = Can lead to increasing pathogen resistance Oligodynamic chemicals = Effective in very small amounts Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of cells with their susceptibility to antimicrobial treatments:

Prokaryotic cells = May have different targets and responses compared to eukaryotic cells Endospores = Can be resistant to many control methods Cysts = May require specific control methods Viruses = May require specific control methods due to their unique structure Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of chemical control with their examples:

Halogens = Chlorine and iodine Phenolics = Phenol and derivatives Aldehydes = Formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde Quaternary ammonium compounds = Benzalkonium chloride and cetylpyridinium chloride Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of physical control with their examples:

Heat control - wet = Boiling water Heat control - dry = Incineration Filtration = Membrane filters Radiation - ionizing = Gamma rays Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Cidal action = The action of a control method that kills microorganisms Static action = The action of a control method that inhibits the growth of microorganisms Narrow spectrum action = The action of a control method that is effective against a limited range of microorganisms Broad spectrum action = The action of a control method that is effective against a wide range of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of control methods with their examples:

Chemical control = Using disinfectants and antiseptics Physical control = Using heat or radiation Mechanical control = Using scrubbing or wiping Biological control = Using bacteriophages or other microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Microbial Control Terms and Definitions

Microbial control terms need to be matched with their correct definitions

Control Methods and Their Uses

Types of control methods need to be matched with their main uses in microbial control

Chemicals and Their Modes of Action

Chemicals used in microbial control need to be matched with their main modes of action

Factors Affecting Microbial Control

Factors affecting microbial control need to be matched with their effects on control methods

Types of Chemicals and Characteristics

Types of chemicals used in microbial control need to be matched with their characteristics

Cell Susceptibility to Antimicrobial Treatments

Types of cells need to be matched with their susceptibility to antimicrobial treatments

Chemical Control Examples

Types of chemical control need to be matched with their examples

Physical Control Examples

Types of physical control need to be matched with their examples

Terms and Descriptions

Terms related to microbial control need to be matched with their descriptions

Control Methods and Examples

Types of control methods need to be matched with their examples

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Test your knowledge on microbial control terms, including sanitation, prophylaxis, vaccination, disinfection, antisepsis, chemotherapy, cidal/static, narrow/broad spectrum action, and sterilization. Learn about the role of endospores in sterilization and understand the factors that can interfere with microbial control. Discover practical concerns every health worker should consider for successful infection control. Begin the quiz now and enhance your understanding of microbial control!